ICYMI: Artist Interviews, Features, and Awards

Artist Short Sesh with John Aasp and City Art Space

Artist Interview with John Aasp, Gallery Director for RIT City Art Space. Check out this quirky, fun interview where we discuss my grad school experience, Afrofuturism, and…..aliens! Head over to RIT City Art Space’s Instagram to view!

Story time with Macaulay Lerman via Lenscratch

I got to have a wonderful talk with Macaulay Lerman about my work, inspirations, and artistic journey. Head over to Lenscratch to read more about my project Because the Sun Hath Looked Upon Me

A wonderful Conversation with Ohemaa Dixon via Humble Arts Foundation

I had the great opportunity to sit down with Roula Seikaly (Senior Editor for Humble Arts Foundation) and Ohemaa Dixon (photographer) and discuss the influence that Afrofuturism has on our art practice and how we navigate this world pushing the boundaries of the photographic medium. Head over to Humble Arts Foundation to view the video talk between myself and Ohemaa, you wont regret it!!

Critical Mass MFA Scholarship Recipient and Top 200 Finalist!

It is with great honor and gratitude to announce I was one of 12 MFA students to receive a scholarship to enter work for Photolucida Critical Mass 2020. With that comes the great opportunity to be entered as a Top 200 Finalist going on to potentially be chosen for the Top 50 photographers. Wish me luck! Check out Photolucida’s blog to see the rest of the selected finalist.

Photo-Emphasis Back Talk Online Exhibition

Head over to Photo-Emphasis to view this amazing exhibition juried by Aaron Turner that looks at what is missing from photographic discourse in our contemporary era. Additionally, I was awarded Best in Show which is such a great honor! Physical exhibition to be held at the Center for Photographers of Color when it is safe to do so (due to covid).

You can also find an artist feature over at Photo-Emphasis featuring my project Because the Sun Hath Looked Upon Me